Rising since 1988, #4,546 for girls today.
Popularity of Duaa since 1982
Babies named Duaa per year in U.S. Social Security records.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1980s | 5 |
| 1990s | 73 |
| 2000s | 226 |
| 2010s | 223 |
| 2020s | 137 |
Meaning & origin
Duaa directly draws from the Arabic word for supplication, a concept central to Islamic worship. The name first appeared on U.S. birth records in 1982 and has seen a gradual rise in use since 1988, with its highest popularity to date in 2025 when it reached rank 4,546. Approximately 1 in 53,576 baby girls received the name that year. Its strongest roots are in New York and California, reflecting communities from the Middle East and South Asia. As a straightforward spiritual name with clear cultural ties, Duaa offers families a way to express faith and heritage without the need for elaborate etymology.
Duaa is the direct Arabic word for supplication or prayer, derived from the root d-ʿ-w, meaning to call or invoke. In Islamic tradition, dua is a central act of worship, making the name deeply significant among Muslim families. The name's usage as a personal name in the United States has been recorded since the early 1980s, reflecting increased cultural exchange and immigration from Arabic-speaking regions.
Where Duaa is most popular
Births per 100,000 girls by state, 2025. The lightest shade means too few recorded births.
“Duaa” around the world
Where Duaa lands in the latest official birth statistics abroad, matched to the U.S. spelling.
France
5
babies in 2024
Sources: INSEE (France).
Nicknames & variants
Nicknames: Dua
Variants: Du'a, Dua
Sibling names for Duaa
Names that share Duaa's style, for a brother or sister.
